Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fernandezianum
ID:
678567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 51(9): 17 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677899



Common Names

  • Fernandez's Sea Holly
  • Fernandez's Eryngo
  • Fernandez's Eryngium


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Description

Eryngium fernandezianum (also called Chilean Sea Holly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has a woody rootstock and grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or blue. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eryngium fernandezianum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eryngium fernandezianum is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eryngium fernandezianum is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. It is a long-lived plant and can be grown in the same spot for many years.

Where to Find Eryngium fernandezianum

Eryngium fernandezianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Eryngium fernandezianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eryngium fernandezianum?

Eryngium fernandezianum

What is the common name of Eryngium fernandezianum?

Fernandezian Eryngo

What is the natural habitat of Eryngium fernandezianum?

Eryngium fernandezianum is native to Chile and Argentina.

Species in the Eryngium genus

Eryngium beckii, Eryngium bolivianum, Eryngium neei, Eryngium woodii, Eryngium agavifolium, Eryngium alismifolium, Eryngium aloifolium, Eryngium alpinum, Eryngium alternatum, Eryngium amethystinodes, Eryngium amethystinum, Eryngium amorginum, Eryngium andicolum, Eryngium anomalum, Eryngium antiatlanticum, Eryngium aquaticum, Eryngium aquifolium, Eryngium argyreum, Eryngium aristulatum, Eryngium armatum, Eryngium aromaticum, Eryngium articulatum, Eryngium atlanticum, Eryngium balansae, Eryngium baldwinii, Eryngium beecheyanum, Eryngium billardierei, Eryngium bithynicum, Eryngium boissieuanum, Eryngium bonplandii, Eryngium bornmuelleri, Eryngium bourgatii, Eryngium brasiliense, Eryngium buchtienii, Eryngium bungei, Eryngium bupleuroides, Eryngium cabrerae, Eryngium caeruleum, Eryngium caespitiferum, Eryngium calaster, Eryngium campestre, Eryngium canaliculatum, Eryngium cardesii, Eryngium carlinae, Eryngium carlinoides, Eryngium castrense, Eryngium cervantesii, Eryngium chevalieri, Eryngium chubutense, Eryngium ciliatum,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,